Should you borrow money or use your family savings? When planning a significant purchase, you may question Should I get a loan or use my savings? Here are all the pros and cons you need to make an informed decision. If you plan to make a substantial investment, you are probably wondering what the best…
There are probably a few things that can put a damper on a nice, refreshing shower faster than a slow-draining bathtub. This problem leaves you standing ankle-deep in dirty water, but it also leaves a soap ring that's hard to get rid of. The cause of this situation is usually a big clump of hair, grease,…
Lately I've been feeling kind of...dumpy. It seems like my hair is in a ponytail 6 days a week and I've worn sweatpants all day more often than I care to admit. It got so bad that last Friday I painted my fingernails, which may not seem like a big deal to most of you,…
Modern life seems so busy that one might wonder how volunteering can fit into the picture. With demanding jobs, active social lives, family responsibilities, and a thousand other activities in between, there’s little time left to breathe, let alone volunteer. You may not realize all the benefits of volunteering. Not only for those who receive…
Five common hot water heater problems every landlord should know about A water heater is one of those appliances that ensures comfort in any setting and makes our lives so much easier. We can't imagine living without a functional hot water system, and thus we tend to take it for granted. But just like any…
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: Five Ways to Keep Your Car Organized During the Summer Months If you struggle with having your kids with you all the time and driving from place to place, swim lesson to swim lesson, activity to activity, and all the while trying to keep your…
Due to the miracle of human flight, we can get from New Jersey to Singapore in as little as 19 hours. But if you're not lucky enough to afford to get pampered in first-class, long-haul flights are not exactly a dream come true. Maybe we're wrong. Perhaps your dream is to sit in a small,…
Parents are always concerned about the health of their children. This is why they try to limit dangerous behaviors while simultaneously encouraging positive lifestyle habits. However, we are all aware that many children will spend hours each day interacting with modern electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, and laptop computers. Although you are likely already…
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research institution founded back in 1882 in Westwood, Los Angeles. The university is famed as the US Education System's prestigious, over 100-year-old institute. With a student-to-faculty ratio of about 18:1, the institute truly believes in the true essence of its "Let there be light" motto. It…
Learning to ride a bike was not exactly a fun experience for me. I'm physically awkward and uncoordinated, and the whole balance thing does not come easily to me, which is a bit of a problem when you're trying to ride around on 1" wide wheels. There is so many things to do with the…